Chalim Journal of Teaching and Learning - The Effectiveness of Flashcard Media in Improving Javanese Vocabulary Among Kindergarten A Students - Study Report

Aug 29, 2026

This Classroom Action Research examines whether flashcard media can improve Javanese vocabulary mastery among Kindergarten-A students. The study addresses low student ability in recognizing Javanese vocabulary, largely linked to limited and less engaging learning materials. Using Javanese vocabulary mastery as the dependent variable and flashcards as the independent variable, the research involves 15 students at TK Nuruddinul Islam. Results show clear improvement from pre-cycle to Cycle I and stronger gains in Cycle II, with many students reaching the Good category.

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Introduction

Early childhood education and language development

Javanese language needs in kindergarten

Instructional media and the role of flashcards

Abstract

Chalim Journal of Teaching and Learning e-ISSN: 2798-1533 Volume 5, Issue 2, 2025, pp. 120-128 The Effectiveness of Flashcard Media in Improving Javanese Vocabulary Among Kindergarten A Students Dwi Bakti Indri*1, Ajeng Vika Faradina*2, and Hany Aulia*3 123Universitas KH Abdul Chalim, Indonesia [e-mail Correspondence:](e-mail Correspondence: dwi.bakti@uac.ac.id)[ ](e-mail Correspondence: dwi.bakti@uac.ac.id)[dwi.bakti@uac.ac.id](e-mail Correspondence: dwi.bakti@uac.ac.id) Submitted: 15-06-2025 Revised : 15-10-2025 Accepted: 10-12-2025 ABSTRACT. This study is motivated by the low level of students’ ability to recognize Javanese vocabulary, mainly due to the lack of appropriate learning materials. To address this issue, flashcards were used to stimulate students’ interest and improve their recognition of Javanese vocabulary. This research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design to improve Javanese vocabulary mastery among Kindergarten-A students through the use of flashcards. The problem arose from monotonous, less varied learning conditions that were still dominated by lecture methods and unengaging instructional media. The study focused on two variables: Javanese vocabulary mastery as the dependent variable and the use of flashcards as the independent variable. The population comprised all 15 Kindergarten-A students at TK Nuruddinul Islam, selected through purposive sampling. The findings indicate an improvement in students’ vocabulary skills following the implementation of flashcards. In the pre-cycle stage, most students (60%) were classified as Fair, whereas the remainder were classified as Poor or Very Poor. In Cycle I, all students showed progress and reached the Fair category, with no students remaining in the lower categories. More significant progress was observed in Cycle II, in which six students (40%) achieved the Good category, and only one student continued to demonstrate limited ability. These results demonstrate that flashcards are effective learning aids for enhancing Javanese vocabulary mastery among Kindergarten-A students. Keywords: Flashcard media, Javanese vocabulary, Early childhood education, Kindergarten students INTRODUCTION Education is a process designed to equip children to adapt to their environment. Through education, children experience changes that encourage them to take an active role in society. The policy set out in Permendikbud (Minister of Education and Culture Regulation) No. 18 of 2018 on Early Childhood Education (PAUD) services was formulated to support children’s development from birth to age 6. This program focuses on providing educational stimulation to optimize children’s physical and mental development, thereby preparing them to advance to the next level of education (LINA ENY YULIATI 18156151, t.t.) . Language plays a vital role as a medium of communication in human life. In addition to serving as a tool for expressing ideas and emotions, language enables individuals to understand others' thoughts and feelings. The Javanese language, as a means of communication among Javanese people, is used in various daily interactions, both oral and written. Like other languages, Javanese functions as a medium for conveying ideas. Early Childhood Education (PAUD) represents the initial stage of the educational system, occurring before children enter formal primary education. This program is designed to optimize children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development from birth through age 6, ensuring they are prepared for the following stage of education. At this phase, stimulation is highly effective, particularly during the golden age, a period when children have an exceptional capacity to absorb information from their environment. During this period, mastery of the Indonesian language vocabulary is a crucial aspect of early childhood development. However, alongside the national language, regional languages—such as Javanese—also require attention an

FAQs

Why was flashcard media used in this study?

The study was motivated by students’ low ability to recognize Javanese vocabulary due to insufficient and less varied learning materials. Flashcards were chosen to stimulate interest and improve recognition.

How was the study conducted and who were the participants?

The research used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. The participants were all 15 Kindergarten-A students at TK Nuruddinul Islam, selected through purposive sampling.

What results were observed after using flashcards?

Vocabulary mastery improved after implementing flashcards. In pre-cycle, most students were Fair (60%), while later cycles showed all students reaching Fair in Cycle I, and in Cycle II many students achieved Good with only limited ability remaining for one student.

Aug 29, 2026

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